A Christmas Carol - Plot

A Christmas Carol - Plot

1. Stave 1

   • Scrooge demonstrated frugal and miserable nature by mistreating the portly gentleman, Bob, Fred and even Marley.
   • Marley is dead (as a doornail).
   • Introduces Scrooge's character and his situation/problem.
   • Marley's ghost visits Scrooge to tell him of his fate and the spirits that will visit him.

2. Stave 2

   • The Ghost of Christmas Past visits scrooge.
   • Scrooge sees himself alone at boarding school, which reminds him of the child singing carols and he regrets not giving them something.
   • Scrooge sees himself at Fezziwig's ball and realises he needs to treat Bob better and be a better employer.
   • He sees how his frugal nature means Belle leaves him.
   • Scrooge sees the mistakes he has made and how he needs to treat people better.

3. Stave 3

   • The Ghost of Christmas Present visits Scrooge to show him how Christmas is celebrated.
   • Scrooge sees how the Cratchits have a poor Christmas in poor conditions and that Tiny Tim is very ill but they are still jolly.
   • Scrooge sees how Fred has a very joyful party and mocks Scrooge.
   • Scrooge is shown that Christmas is celebrated by everyone all over the world no matter the conditions.
   • Scrooge learns that he should embrace Christmas as it brings joy to people and also the effect he has on Bob's family.

4. Stave 4

   • The Ghost of Christmas yet to come visits Scrooge to show him where he will end up in the future.
   • Scrooge sees himself when he is dead. Nobody cares and some are even happy. People have no respect for him and even loot his body and house.
   • Scrooge learns that if he doesn't change his ways he will meet the same fate.

5. Stave 5

   • Scrooge wakes up from his encounter with the Ghosts and does his best to correct his ways.
   • He donates to the portly gentleman, sends the biggest goose to the Cratchits and goes to Fred's house.
   • Scrooge lives happily ever after